Description
Bring joy to your holiday gatherings with this easy-to-make Christmas Cheese Ball! Creamy, savory, and perfectly spiced, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will have everyone clamoring for more. In just five simple steps, you’ll create a beautiful centerpiece for your festive spread. Serve it with assorted crackers or fresh veggies for a deliciously memorable treat that sparks cheer and conversation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz soft cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup crushed walnuts (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 tbsp dried herbs (e.g., dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, green onions, and seasoning salt. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in crushed walnuts and dried herbs until evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in additional crushed walnuts if desired. Serve with an assortment of crackers or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating smoked paprika or sun-dried tomatoes into the mix. - This cheese ball can be made a day ahead; just let it chill overnight before serving.